Hansons: An Éminence Grise of the Arts: The Collection of Véra Russell (1911-1992), 40126, Etwall, Derbyshire
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- April 01, 2026 - April 01, 2026
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Maggi Hambling (British, b. 1945) | John Pope-Hennessy [British art historian] |
[1972] | GBP 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | GBP 22,406.00 | |
| 27 | Maggi Hambling (British, b.1945) | Self-Portrait |
1973-09-07 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,845.20 | |
| 28 | [JASPER JOHNS (B. 1930) & SAMUEL BECKETT (1906-1989) | FIZZLES/FOIRADES: AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED, PREPARATORY MATERIAL & FINISHED PUBLICATION] |
1976 | GBP 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | GBP 17,134.00 | |
| 29 | [HENRY MOORE (1898-1986) & W. H. AUDEN (1907-1973) | AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED, PREPARATORY MATERIAL & FINISHED PUBLICATION] |
London | [1974] | GBP 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | GBP 4,481.20 |
| 30 | Henry Moore (English, 1898-1986) | [Auden Poems / Moore Lithographs]. A collection of five signed lithographs |
[c. 1974] | GBP 600.00 - 900.00 | GBP 1,186.20 | |
| 31 | Henry Moore (English, 1898-1986) | An archive of signed correspondence comprising: 5 Autograph Letters Signed to Vera and John Russell, 1966-1976... |
1966-1976 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 2,372.40 | |
| 32 | Henry Moore (English, 1898-1986) | An extensive archive of material recording the organising of several important exhibitions by Vera Russell |
N/A | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | GBP 1,318.00 | |
| 33 | Henry Moore (English, 1898-1986) | An archive of material relating to recorded interviews, publishing, television, brokering of sales, and friendship with Vera Russell... |
N/A | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 342.68 | |
| 34 | Tony Evans (British, 1939-1992) | Photographic portrait of Henry Moore |
N/A | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | GBP 65.90 | |
| 35 | [PETERSBURG PRESS]. An archive of material recording Vera Russell's work with the Petersburg Press in London |
London | N/A | GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 1,120.30 | |
| 36 | [PHOTOGRAPHY]. A collection of original photographs, negatives and slides |
N/A | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 118.62 | ||
| 37 | Frank Auerbach (German-British, 1931-2024) | Autograph Letter Signed |
1978-02-22 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 276.78 | |
| 38 | Matthew Smith (British, 1879-1959) | Vera Lindsay [Russell], Femme en Negligee |
[1954-55] | GBP 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | GBP 32,950.00 | |
| 39 | Matthew Smith (British, 1879-1959) | The Black Clock, watercolour, unsigned & undated, bearing Royal Academy of Arts label verso for the Sir Matthew Smith Memorial Exhibition |
1960 | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | Not Sold | |
| 40 | Matthew Smith (British, 1879-1959) | Composition with Jug |
N/A | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | Not Sold | |
| 41 | Sir Matthew Smith (1879-1959) | Still Life, unsigned |
2001 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 395.40 | |
| 42 | Sir Matthew Smith (British, 1879-1959) | An archive comprising ten Autograph Letters Signed and five Autograph Notes Signed |
N/A | GBP 500.00 - 800.00 | GBP 527.20 | |
| 43 | Augustus John (1878-1961) | [PHOTOGRAPHY]. Original photographs comprising: Publicity photographs taken of Augustus John attending Sir Matthew Smith's show at the Royal Academy, nine photographs... |
N/A | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 144.98 | |
| 44 | Augustus John (1878-1961) | A group of seven Autograph Letters Signed to John and Vera Russell |
N/A | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 342.68 | |
| 45 | [EXHIBITION POSTERS]. Collection to include: Matthew Smith... |
1983 | GBP 100.00 - 200.00 | GBP 144.98 | ||
| 46 | Bridget Riley (English, b. 1931) | An archive of signed correspondence... |
[late-1960s to early-1970s] | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 2,636.00 | |
| 47 | [BRIDGET RILEY]. A small archive relating to a planned exhibition organised by Vera Russell and Bryan Robertson... |
1969-71 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 289.96 | ||
| 48 | Homage to T. S. Eliot |
Globe Theatre, London | 1965-06-13 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 1,186.20 | |
| 49 | ELIOT, (T. S.) | Ara Vus [Vos] Prec |
1919 [1920] | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 659.00 | |
| 50 | Henry James (1843-1916) | Autograph Letter Signed to Mr. Logan [Pearsall?] Smith |
[1891] | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 527.20 |
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Sotheby's Book Week
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